Obituary of Thomas R. Goodroe

Thomas R. Goodroe, age 88 of the Town of Lewiston died Tuesday February 16, 2016 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, after a brief illness. Thomas was born May 25, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Henry and Clara (Applebee) Goodroe. He attended LaSalle High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in September of 1945. Thomas was stationed in Panama as part of Battery D. Harbor Defense. He was honorably discharged as a private in December of 1946. On September 12, 1953 he married Harriet (Sarazen) Goodroe and they moved to the Town of Lewiston in 1955. Harriet predeceased him in 1992. Thomas was an Electrician, a member of IBEW 2104, and was employed by the NY State Power Authority for over 30 years, retiring in 1990. He was a life member of the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1, an Exempt Member, a member of the Benevolent Association, and the Fire Police Association. Thomas was also a charter member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #584 in Lewiston and a former member of the 3-F Club. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and hunting. He is survived by his loving companion and best friend since 1995, Bea Seefeldt; his daughters, Denise (Michael) Lauzonis of Newfane, Cindy (Jose`) Flores of Niagara Falls, NY, Joanne (William) Wollaber of the Town of Cambria, and Diane (Brian) Christman of Lewiston; his grandchildren, Kristy Lauzonis, Jessica Kedzierski, Katie Lauzonis, Janelle, Joseph, and Michael Flores, Jennifer Rankie, Amy Curran, William Wollaber, Brian A., Nathaniel, and Nicholas Christman; and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Clara, Anna, Henry, Helen, Larry, Bob, Irene, and Margaret. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 20, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1, 145 N. 6th St. P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092.